Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Wellington are usually found in May or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Popular in
January
Cheapest in
May
Average price
£101
Good round-trip deal
£81 or less
Good one-way deal
£68 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Wellington, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington (average of £34). Flying from Christchurch to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of £50). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to WLG?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Wellington in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 79% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington
Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Wellington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
The most flights from CHC to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Wellington delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Wellington flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Wellington flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wellington. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to Wellington, such as Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
My tickets have been cancelled this morning at 3am for 6:30am’ scheduled. I had to contact myself to reschedule it. I finally confirmed flight at 9:40am, however it delayed to 11am… I missed the pickup at Mel airport and need to pay double amount …. Such a bad experience
My tickets have been cancelled this morning at 3am for 6:30am’ scheduled. I had to contact myself to reschedule it. I finally confirmed flight at 9:40am, however it delayed to 11am… I missed the pickup at Mel airport and need to pay double amount …. Such a bad experience
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How popular is this Christchurch to Wellington flight route?
Flights from Christchurch to Wellington have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Wellington round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at £54. Users have found that Jetstar is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Wellington?
Before booking your flight to Wellington from Christchurch, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Singapore Airlines (87%), Air New Zealand (86%), Etihad Airways( 86%).
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Wellington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Wellington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Wellington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Wellington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Wellington (average of £34). Flying from Christchurch to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of £50). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Wellington departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 January 2026.
Top airline flying from Christchurch to Wellington
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch to Wellington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Wellington from Christchurch today and book when prices fit your budget.
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